CANTON MO – Culver-Stockton College is pleased to announce that the Fall 2024 Robison
Lecture will feature Reverend Dr. Robert Cornwall, a retired Disciples of Christ minister,
historical theologian, and accomplished author. The lecture will be held on October 10 in
Merillat, located in the Performing Arts Center, beginning at 7 p.m. and will delve into the
complex dynamics of his book Second Thoughts about the Second Coming. This event is free
and open to the public.
“Culver-Stockton College is honored to have Dr. Robert Cornwall visit our campus to share his
perspective as an author and theologian,” stated Dr. Lauren Schellenberger, C-SC president.
“His experiences will further enrich the student experience here at the college by providing
valuable insights and awareness of societal concerns.”
The Rev. Dr. Robert D. Cornwall lives in Troy, Michigan, and holds an M.Div. and a Ph.D.
(Historical Theology) from Fuller Theological Seminary. He is active in community and church
life, serving as a chaplain for the Troy Police Department, along with serving as board chair for
the Christian Unity and Interfaith Ministries of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the
United States and Canada, co-chair of the Disciples of Christ/Evangelical Lutheran Church of
America Bilateral Dialog, and as a member of the editorial board of the Journal of Discipline.
“In a time of increased violence in the Middle East and the threat of a larger conflict, many
Christian Americans turn to the Bible as a guide for understanding current events, but they often
draw wildly divergent conclusions,” stated Professor of Religion & Philosophy Dr. Andy Walsh.
“Mainline Protestant leaders, including biblical scholars from the Disciples of Christ tradition,
often avoid these debates. We are delighted to bring Dr. Cornwall to campus to help us delve
more deeply into this controversial topic.”
He has also led ecumenical and interfaith efforts in California and Michigan. He is the author or
editor of more than twenty books, Second Thoughts about the Second Coming: Understanding
the End Times, Our Future, and Christian Hope, with Ronald J. Allen (Westminster John Knox
Press, 2023), Called to Bless: Finding Hope by Reclaiming Our Spiritual Roots (Cascade
Books, 2021), Unfettered Spirit: Spiritual Gifts for the New Great Awakening, 2nd edition
(Energion Publications, 2021), and Freedom in Covenant: Reflections on the Distinctive Values
and Practices of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), (Wipf and Stock, 2015).
The Robison Lecture Series is dedicated to fostering dialogue and understanding on critical
global issues. Each year, the series brings together leading experts and thought leaders to
engage with audiences on topics ranging from politics and economics to culture and society.
For more information about the event, please contact Provost and Vice-President for Academic
Affairs Dr. Kimberly A. Gaither at 573-288-6325 or via email at kgaither@culver.edu. Visit
culver.edu for updates and additional details.
ABOUT CULVER-STOCKTON COLLEGE
Culver-Stockton College, situated on 140 acres in Canton, Missouri, atop The Hill
overlooking the Mississippi River was founded in 1853 by members of the
Disciples of Christ Church. Today, more than 1,000 students from around the
world shape their futures in academic excellence with opportunities in 80 majors
and minors, five graduate programs, 19 NAIA inter-collegiate athletics, 35 diverse
student organizations, and many campus-life events.
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